People's Party with Talib Kweli

Yasiin Bey (2021x22)

: 22, 2021

In this episode of "People's Party With Talib Kweli," Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with legendary rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and one of Kweli's closest friends: Black Dante, Flaco, El-Bey the Moor, Might Mos Def... YASIIN BEY The most anticipated episode of People's Party has finally arrived. Here's what you'll hear: • Yasiin and Talib's first meeting in New York's Washington Square Park. • Dedicating one of his most iconic songs to his mother. • Forming his first group UTD in 1994 with his brother DCQ and close friend Ces. • What the vibe was like during the making of Black Star's first album. • The groups Bey listened to growing up that had the most impact on him. • Yasiin's process of coming to the decision of his move to South Africa. • The inspirations for his 2004 rock-infused album 'The New Danger'. • The moment that he decided to change his name from Mos Def to Yasiin Bey. • Balancing his spiritual side with rap stardom. • Men connecting with each other and issues of mental health. • A strong statement to those pressuring the release of 'Black Star II'. • Yasiin's acting career and the roles he enjoyed the most. • Discussion of Bey's endeavors in the world of art. • Dave Chappelle's 'Kindness Conspiracy'. • Doing the 'The Midnight Miracle' podcast with Talib and Dave Chappelle. • Admission of Bey's rejoicing in the wake of Kweli's "eviction" from Twitter.